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Zyxel XMG 3512 - Wireless Network Setup
Zyxel XMG 3512 - Wireless Network Setup
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Accessing The User Interface
The Zyxel XMG 3512 Gateway is configurable via web browser to allow for customized settings and control. There are 2 Wireless Bands on your Zyxel XMG 3512 Gateway, 2.4 GHz and 5GHz. Each must be configured separately.
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- To launch the Zyxel XMG 3512 Gateway interface, access the Home page of the gateway by entering the following URL into a compatible browser on the computer connected to the gateway:
- The Home page will then appear:
- You can also access these features with the ConnectCaddy app for your smartphone. Download the app from the app store on your Android or iOS device.
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Customizing Your Wireless Network
There are 2 Wireless Bands on your Zyxel XMG 3512 Gateway, 2.4 GHz and 5GHz. Each must be configured separately.
Renaming your Wireless Network
- From the Home page, go to Networks Settings at the bottom of the screen.
- Click on Wireless.
- Choose a Band you would like to rename: 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz.
- Under Wireless Network Name, rename the Wireless Network.
- Click Apply.
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Setting a Custom Wireless Password
To customize your Wireless Password, see instructions below. If you choose not to customize your Wireless Password, the default Wireless Password will be used.
- From the Home page, go to Networks Settings at the bottom of the screen.
- Click on Wireless.
- Choose a Band you would like to rename: 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz.
- Enter a Password in the Password text box.
- Click Apply.
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Connecting Via Ethernet
The Zyxel XMG 3512 Gateway has four 10/1000 Ethernet ports for directly connecting computers or devices. Follow these steps to connect directly to the gateway using an Ethernet cable:
- Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to any of the available LOCAL ETHERNET ports on the back of the wireless gateway.
- Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your computer or other Ethernet capable device.
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To Perform a Reset
To restore default factory settings, you can reset the Zyxel XMG 3512 Gateway. The SSID, Custom System Password, and Wireless Password will be restored to the original settings found on the back of the Gateway. To perform a reset, press and hold the reset button on the back of the unit for 10 seconds.
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